Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast

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Cold Blooded Serial delves deep into the chilling narratives of known and lesser known true crime stories. With meticulous research and riveting storytelling, each episode unravels the dark motives, twisted psychology, and haunting crimes that define these individuals. Prepare to be captivated, shocked, and perhaps even unsettled as we uncover the truth behind the cold-blooded minds of these criminals.

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#32
Friday · 12 min
Love, Lies, Murder - Mini-sode
What kind of promise could turn a marriage into a murder investigation? In this mini episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we’re diving into the disturbing case of Kelly Cochran—a woman whose marriage was hiding something far darker than anyone could have imagined. A missing man. A husband’s mysterious death. And an alleged wedding-night pact so twisted that, years later, investigators would begin connecting the pieces. But the deeper they looked into Kelly Cochran, the darker the story became. 🎧 Listen now to find out what really happened—and why one chilling promise would become impossible to ignore. https://people.com/crime/kelly-cochran-dead-north-documentary-alleged-serial-killer/ https://people.com/where-is-kelly-cochran-now-12031058?tag=latestcatalog_ppl_truecrime&hid=dba16e70203968570667beb27fec0c8a7d7fb709&did=25108591-20260801&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-true-crime_newsletter&utm_content=080126&lctg=dba16e70203968570667beb27fec0c8a7d7fb709&lr_input=3cff3c58fd699759a1475615a480084a4884357cfa4c76e2155f5e20d835080a&campaign=19222401 https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2016/09/13/woman-in-caspian-case-alleged-to-be-serial-killer/90307360/ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alleged-serial-killer-kelly-cochran-was-like-the-devil-in-court-new-documentary-claims <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos/marijuana">Marijuana Stock photos by Vecteezy</a> <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/sawing">Sawing Stock Videos by Vecteezy</a>
#31
August 26 · 23 min
If I have to live with you, I'll...
Two teenage sisters. One murdered mother. And a truth no one saw coming. When 34-year-old Nikki Whitehead is found brutally murdered inside her own home, investigators begin searching for answers. But as the evidence unfolds, the case takes a shocking turn—and the people closest to Nikki become the center of the investigation. What really happened behind that closed door? Join me on Cold Blooded Serial as we uncover the disturbing case of Nikki Whitehead, Jasmiyah, and Tasmiyah Whitehead. https://abcnews.com/US/Media/georgia-twins-charged-stabbing-death-beautician-mother-nikki/story?id=10762424 https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-now/twisted-twins-teens-confess-to-brutal-murder-of-mother/103-181922126 https://www.covnews.com/news/long-road-to-recovery/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Nikki_Whitehead http://library.eshikshya.org/kiwix/content/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2023-05/A/Death_of_Nikki_Whitehead https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/whitehead-sisters.htm https://www.11alive.com/gallery/news/local/twisted-twins-photo-gallery/85-252939387 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47495523/jarmecca_yvonne-whitehead/photo https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/photos/whitehead-twins#394391
#30
August 15 · 12 min
Satan in a Skirt
She looked like an ordinary woman. A mother, a wife, and someone who seemed to blend into the quiet neighborhoods around her. But behind that ordinary appearance was a horrifying secret. Irina Gaidamachuk became known as one of Russia’s most prolific female serial killers, targeting elderly women and leaving a trail of fear and unanswered questions behind her. What made her crimes even more disturbing was how easily she appeared to move through everyday life while hiding the truth. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we’re taking a closer look at Irina’s life, the crimes that shocked Russia, how investigators finally connected the murders, and the chilling truth behind the woman they would come to call the “Satan in a Skirt.” https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/inside-life-russias-alcoholic-female-27644518 https://dzen.ru/a/Z-HEYirXc02l9Lv2 https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-2154900/Russias-worst-woman-serial-killer-dubbed-Satan-Skirt-murdering-17-pensioners-year-reign-terror.html?ico=amp-comments-addcomment https://lenta.ru/articles/2020/04/04/maniac/ https://www.ural.kp.ru/daily/25894/2853597/
#29
August 5 · 18 min
What really happened to Nancy Cooper?
A devoted mother goes out for a run... and never comes home. As investigators searched for answers, suspicion quickly turned toward the person closest to her. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, your true crime bestie, Tika, examines the disappearance of Nancy Cooper and the investigation that focused on her husband, Bradley Cooper. Was this the tragic disappearance of a young mother, or was there something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface? 🎙️ Subscribe to Cold Blooded Serial for more shocking true crime cases, unsolved mysteries, and the stories that prove real life is often more terrifying than fiction.
July 19 · 27 min
What Happened to Kali Ann Poulton?
At just four years old, Kali Ann Poulton vanished while riding her Big Wheel outside her apartment, leaving an entire community searching for answers. But the horrifying truth wasn't uncovered until years later—and the person responsible was someone everyone thought they knew. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we uncover the heartbreaking story of Kali's abduction, the investigation that stunned New York, and the shocking betrayal that forever changed her family. Listener discretion is advised.
June 22 · 37 min
The Cannibal in Apt 357
Inside Apartment 357, loud rock music blasted through the walls day and night, drowning out the screams coming from inside. Behind that door lived Alexander Spesivtsev, one of Russia’s most horrifying killers—and he wasn’t acting alone. Investigators say his own mother helped lure victims into the apartment and cover up the nightmare happening inside. The unassuming, innocent victims walked in believing they were safe… but many never came back out. This is the terrifying true story behind The Cannibal in Apt 357.
May 11 · 13 min
The terrifying real case that inspired Jeepers Creepers
Most people know Jeepers Creepers as a terrifying horror movie from the early 2000s. But what many don’t realize is that part of the film’s opening was inspired by a real crime. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, your host, Tika dives into the disturbing case of Dennis DePue and the tragic murder of his wife Marilynn DePue — a case involving a bitter divorce, a chilling roadside encounter, and a nationwide manhunt that ended in tragedy. The real story behind the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers is far more terrifying than fiction. 🎙️ Subscribe to Cold Blooded Serial for more true crime cases, dark mysteries, and disturbing real-life stories.
S2 · E28
February 12 · 22 min
Valentine's Day Special: Belle Gunness - The Butcher of Men
🩸They thought she was looking for love… but her suitors learned the truth once they never made it out alive. Belle Gunness placed lonely hearts ads promising romance, marriage, and a quiet life on her Indiana farm. What the men found instead was deception, greed—and a shallow grave. As bodies piled up and fortunes disappeared, one question terrified an entire town: How many men did Belle Gunness really kill? 🔥 This is the story of one of America’s deadliest female serial killers—and the mystery she left burning behind her.
#27
February 1 · 11 min
Valentines Day Mini-sode: The Lonely Hearts killers
He promised love, devotion, and a future built on companionship. Women believed him—because he knew exactly what to say. But behind the letters and lies stood Martha Beck, whose jealousy and desperation would turn deadly. Together, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck used romance as a trap, leaving devastation in their wake. This is their story, on Cold Blooded Serial.
#26
January 18 · 21 min
The Little Old Lady Killer - Juana Barraza
In Mexico City, elderly women were being murdered inside their own homes—quietly, methodically, and without witnesses. The killer moved freely through neighborhoods, often welcomed inside, hiding in plain sight. She would come to be known as La Mataviejitas—“The Little Old Lady Killer.” This is the story of Juana Barraza, and the trail of lives forever changed in her wake, on today's episode of Cold Blooded Serial. Attributions: /pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6029 cartercovington.medium.com/the-horrific-story-of-mexican-serial-killer-juana-barraza-b4508bca93a2 vocal.media/criminal/the-story-of-the-mataviejitas-from-fighter-to-assassin english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/07/28/inenglish/1438090253_237323.html www.infobae.com/historias/2023/08/08/la-mataviejitas-el-horrendo-caso-de-la-luchadora-de-catch-frustrada-que-se-convirtio-en-una-asesina-serial-de-ancianas wearemitu.com/wearemitu/culture/la-mataviejitas-juana-barraza-serial-killer/ www.goodto.com/entertainment/where-is-juana-barraza-now www.proceso.com.mx/nacional/2006/2/12/por-coraje--40736.html www.theguardian.com/world/2006/may/19/gender.mexico www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-happened-to-mexican-serial-killer-juana-barraza allthatsinteresting.com/juana-barraza www.banderasnews.com/0602/nr-mataviejitas.htm www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/juana-barraza-now-lady-of-silence/
S2 · E9
January 2 · 15 min
Dangerous Love, Deadly Consequences
In 2005, beloved artist Edith “Pen” Meyer vanished after trying to help her friend escape a dangerous relationship with Kenneth Carpenter. What followed was a chilling investigation built on burned remains, disturbing handwritten notes, and a motive rooted in control and obsession. In this episode, we uncover how friendship, fear, and manipulation led to a brutal murder—and the shocking conviction that followed.
S2 · E8
Nov 29, 2025 · 26 min
Part 2 - Todd Kohlhepp: The Amazon Review Killer
Previously, we uncovered Todd Kohlhepp’s troubled childhood, the violent crime he committed at just fifteen, and his rocky relationship with his parents. Now, welcome back to Cold Blooded Serial for part two of the Amazon Review Killer. Today, we follow Kohlhepp into adulthood, where his carefully crafted double life begins to take shape — and eventually shatters in the most chilling way. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3931872/New-details-woman-chained-serial-killer-s-property.html cnn.com/2017/06/13/us/kala-brown-video-todd-kohlhepp-south-carolina/index.html stories1st.com/post/3457/the-case-of-todd-kohlhepp amp.heraldonline.com/news/local/crime/article114593728.html amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/11/04/us/todd-kohlhepp-south-carolina-suspect www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna765091
S2 · E7
Oct 28, 2025 · 18 min
Part 1 - Todd Kohlhepp: The Amazon Review Killer
Before he became known as The Amazon Review Killer, Todd Kohlhepp was already showing signs of deep, disturbing rage. By the age of 15, he had committed a crime so horrific it would haunt everyone involved—and foreshadow the darkness still to come. In this first part, we dive into Todd’s early years: a volatile childhood marked by violence, control, and obsession. From a broken home to escalating outbursts, we trace the red flags that everyone missed. Then, we walk through his shocking crime in Arizona—a brutal act that landed him behind bars as a teenager, but somehow didn’t stop the monster from growing. How does a child become capable of such evil? And what happens when that evil gets another chance to walk free? 🩸This is The Amazon Review Killer: Todd Kohlhepp 🎧 Listen now on Cold Blooded Serial
S2 · E6
Oct 1, 2025 · 7 min
Halloween Mini-sode: The House of Laments
Hey friends, welcome back. Today we’re heading deep into the heart of Guanajuato, Mexico, where an old stone mansion still whispers the cries of the dead. They call it the House of Laments… a place tied to Tadeo Fulgencio Mejía, a man whose grief and obsession left behind something far darker than just broken walls and shadows. This isn’t just history—it’s horror etched into brick and blood. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demons License code: YVIRJFKSGHZDTOCU
S2 · E5
Sep 8, 2025 · 18 min
Pt 2: Frédéric Bourdin —The Chameleon
🎙️ In Part 2 of Cold Blooded Serial, the shocking deception of Frédéric Bourdin—The Chameleon—finally unravels. For months, he lived in the skin of missing teenager Nicholas Barclay, fooling authorities and even Nicholas’s own family. But the truth couldn’t stay buried forever. When suspicions grow and the lies begin to crack, Bourdin’s twisted game collapses, leading to his arrest and exposure as one of the most infamous impostors in true crime history. Join me as we uncover how Bourdin’s final act shattered a grieving family and revealed the chilling reality of how far one man would go to escape himself. 👁️‍🗨️ Subscribe for more chilling true crime cases that reveal the darkest corners of human deception.
S2 · E4
Sep 3, 2025 · 17 min
Pt 1: Frédéric Bourdin —The Chameleon
🎙️ In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we dive into the twisted story of Frédéric Bourdin—better known as The Chameleon. A master of deception, Bourdin spent years slipping into stolen identities, posing as missing children, and weaving lies that fooled families, police, and even entire communities. But behind every mask was a dangerous game that left heartbreak and confusion in its wake. Join me as we unravel how one man manipulated the world around him, the disturbing psychology behind his actions, and the devastating consequences of his endless impersonations. 👁️‍🗨️ Subscribe for more chilling true crime cases that expose the darkest corners of the human mind.
S2 · E3
Aug 19, 2025 · 19 min
The Night Crawler - Eric Edgar Cooke
He stalked the streets of Perth under the cover of darkness, leaving terror in his wake. Known as The Night Crawler, Eric Edgar Cooke wasn’t just a criminal—he was a chilling enigma. Join me on Cold Blooded Serial as we unravel the twisted mind and deadly deeds of one of Australia’s most notorious killers. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this story with your fellow true crime fans.
S2 · E2
Jul 16, 2025 · 11 min
The Curse of June 17, 1981
June 17, 1981. A day soaked in violence and tragedy in Rochester, NY. In this chilling episode, we explore the haunting events that unfolded in a single 24-hour period: 🔴 A violent bank takeover on Thurston Road by William Griffin that ended in bloodshed and fear… 🔥 Firefighters ambushed in Webster, NY, responding to what they thought was a routine call… 🏀 And the brutal shooting of a group of young men, gunned down after a basketball game. Coincidence… or curse? Join me as we unravel the chaos, heartbreak, and unanswered questions that still linger decades later. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this story with your fellow true crime fans.
S2 · E1
Jun 21, 2025 · 34 min
Fatal Attraction - the Stephanie Lazarus case
💍 They looked like the perfect couple. 💔 Until she turned up dead—and the real killer was someone no one suspected. Sherri Rasmussen was newly married and full of promise… until her life was stolen in what looked like a botched burglary. But the truth hid in plain sight for over two decades. A jealous ex. A love triangle. And a detective hiding behind the badge. 🎧 Cold Blooded Serial exposes the chilling truth behind the murder of Sherri Rasmussen—and the cop who nearly got away with it.
S1 · E25
May 25, 2025 · 25 min
Blood & Belief: The Lafferty Brothers
When a young mother and her baby are found brutally murdered in their Utah home, the horror sends shockwaves through the community. But the real terror lies in the motive—rooted not in greed or jealousy, but in a warped vision of divine command. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we unravel the disturbing story of Ron and Dan Lafferty, two brothers who claimed they were doing God’s will… and left a trail of blood in their wake. Was it religious devotion—or something far more dangerous?

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